The Last Commander of the Red Alert

Chapter 457: The Astute Lord of the City

Li Jing felt like his heart had stopped beating. What the hell are you doing?

Can't you see that I've been humbling myself? Are you still acting so arrogant?

Li Jing had never felt so inclined to tear someone apart limb from limb. This guy was practically leading him to his death!

Damn it!

His trusted subordinate seemed quite pleased with himself, thinking that his display would surely impress the Lord of the City, securing his future as the CEO and winning the hearts of beautiful women, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of life.

However, he never expected that the Lord of the City was already contemplating how to dismember him.

What Li Jing feared most was that if the Lord decided to kill him in a fit of anger, he would have nowhere to run.

He discreetly glanced at Su Jiu and was surprised to find that Su Jiu had no expression on his face. What was going on?

Could this be the demeanor of a true boss?

Just when Li Jing was feeling anxious, Su Jiu spoke, "You're quite impressive. From now on, you will be the Vanguard Captain of Shaling City, responsible for the first line of defense against the Ghost Clan. You must stand at the forefront."

Li Jing: "???"

"Did you not hear what I said clearly? Only the Lord of the City has the authority to give orders. You are just..."

This time, Li Jing didn't wait for his trusted subordinate to finish speaking; he simply slapped him, sending him flying. He explained with a sweat-soaked face, "My Lord, what he said earlier has nothing to do with me. I sincerely hope that you will assume the position of the Lord of the City, and I believe that this is what everyone in Shaling City wants."

Seemingly feeling that a few words were not enough, Li Jing shouted to the surrounding soldiers, "Is this what you all want?"

The soldiers' faces lit up, "Yes!"

Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief. This time, he hadn't prepared in advance; it was the city's defenders who had seen the formidable Red Alert forces with their own eyes. If the leader of this force became the Lord of their city, they would feel even safer.

In this era, a sense of security was unparalleled.

Li Jing led Su Jiu and others toward the Lord's residence, while his trusted subordinate shouted from behind, "My Lord, wait for me!"

The soldiers around them burst into contemptuous laughter. They had long disliked the Lord's trusted subordinate, but out of respect for his identity, they dared not voice their grievances. However, it was now clear that the Lord was about to change, and they could tell from his words that the new Lord did not like this person at all.

Being the Vanguard Captain sounded good, but standing at the forefront in every battle with the Ghost Clan was almost certain death!

Even a fool could see that this person had no chance.

"Su Jiu, did I hear you correctly? You don't want to be the Lord here?" Li Jing was astonished. When he arrived at the Lord's residence with Su Jiu and the others, he had voluntarily taken the second seat, leaving the first seat for Su Jiu, indicating his sincere willingness to give up the position of Lord.

But to his surprise, Li Jing received an unexpected answer after inquiring further. This Su Jiu actually didn't want to be the Lord.

"If your ears are functioning properly, then yes, you heard me correctly. I am not qualified to be the Lord here. There is only one person who can become the Lord of Shaling City, and that is the Commander," Su Jiu said indifferently.

Li Jing's expression changed. The title "Commander" was not something that just anyone could have; it was reserved for the highest leader who had established a base. So, this Su Jiu person came from some base?

Li Jing thought carefully. When did the 49th District have such a powerful base? He had never heard of it. To defeat the Ghost God Army and block the surrounding Ghost Clan, this base must have been in the top 100 on the rankings. In the 49th District, there was no base that could make it to the rankings.

Therefore, the conclusion was clear: this base was not from the 49th District; it came from another district!

This thought made Li Jing's eyes light up. Coming from another district meant that the base had incredibly powerful strength. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to eliminate the Ghost Clan that had surrounded them.

"May I ask which base you come from, Commander?" Li Jing asked carefully, hoping to learn about the identity of the Commander from the name of the base. However, he received an astonishing answer.

"Red Alert Base."

Li Jing racked his brain but couldn't recall any mention of such a base on the top 100 rankings. How was this possible? If a base wasn't on the top 100 rankings, how could it have such a formidable force?

If he had known that these forces were just an ordinary unit within Red Alert Base and had recently wiped out a base on the top 100 rankings, he would have been astounded. In his eyes, any base on the top 100 rankings was among the strongest. Even if Red Alert Base wasn't on the list, Li Jing believed that it deserved a spot.

"May I have the honor of meeting Commander, sir?" Li Jing asked cautiously.

Su Jiu glanced at Li Jing, and that look made Li Jing feel as if a mountain were pressing down on him. He had trouble catching his breath for a moment. Fortunately, the feeling quickly disappeared, and Li Jing knew it wasn't an illusion. The other person's strength far surpassed his own, and if Su Jiu wished, Li Jing would die in an instant.

After a moment, Su Jiu spoke, "The Commander agrees to meet with you because you understand the situation."

Li Jing was overjoyed, and a semi-transparent interface appeared in front of him. He saw a younger man than Su Jiu, with eyes as deep as the night sky, making it impossible for him to discern the man's true nature.

"Are you Li Jing, the Lord of Shaling City?" the man asked. Despite having no change in tone, Li Jing felt as if he were facing a king.

"Commander, I am no longer the Lord. Only you can assume the position of the Lord of Shaling City," Li Jing humbly replied. This was a conclusion he had reached over many years; in the face of someone much stronger, it was not shameful to be humble.

Even without using psychic powers, Su Chen could tell that Li Jing was sincere. It was hard to believe that an eighth-order expert like him would be so subservient. How did he reach this level of cultivation?

"If your ears are functioning properly, then you heard me correctly. You will continue to be the Lord of Shaling City, but in name only. You must obey my orders. Do you understand?" Su Jiu's intentions were clear: Li Jing would be a puppet Lord.

If it were someone else, they might refuse outright, but Li Jing no longer wanted to be the Lord. With such a solid backing, he wouldn't give up this opportunity.

"I understand, Commander. Will Su Jiu remain here in the future?" Li Jing asked hopefully.

Others might wish for Su Jiu to leave, but Li Jing genuinely hoped that Su Jiu would stay. Even if Su Jiu monitored him, he didn't mind. With Su Jiu around, he felt safe. (To be continued...)

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